Builder Training Australia

What Builder Training Australia does

Builder Training Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian private vocational training provider that delivers nationally accredited building, construction, civil, WHS, and project management qualifications primarily through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways. The company serves individual tradespeople and aspiring builders who hold industry experience but lack formal credentials, offering Certificate III through Advanced Diploma level qualifications covering trades (carpentry, waterproofing, concreting, wall and ceiling lining, landscape construction), civil construction, building and construction (low, medium, and open builder), site supervision, WHS, and project management. BTA does not hold its own RTO registration; instead it partners with three Registered Training Organisations — Gem College of International Business (RTO 0366), Australian Consolidated Training (RTO 31731), and Best Option Training (RTO 41246) — which issue AQF certification on BTA's behalf.

The company's core service differentiator is Australia-wide onsite RPL assessment delivery: assessors travel to customer workplaces across all states and territories to gather evidence and assess competency, removing the need for working tradespeople to attend fixed training centers. Pricing is one-time/perpetual license across the catalog, ranging from $750 for a single BSBESB402 unit up to $7,500 for the Diploma of Building and Construction online pathway, with most Certificate III/IV/Diploma qualifications priced between $2,500 and $6,750 (multiple -style source IDs). Adjacent service lines include Builder Licensing Assistance across states, Trades Recognition for migrant workers, and Corporate On-Site Training for construction companies.

The business is founder-led, with the founder being an Open Licensed Builder with 31+ years of construction experience and prior senior employment at the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC), which the company markets as a regulatory-insider advantage. Go-to-market is sales-led through website enquiry forms, a direct phone line (0423 167 400), and B2B outreach for corporate contracts. No external investors, parent company, or headcount disclosures were identified, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Builder Training Australia

Legal name

Builder Training Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://buildertrainingaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Builder Training Australia is a private Australian vocational training provider delivering Certificate III through Advanced Diploma qualifications in building, construction, and project management via onsite Recognition of Prior Learning assessments and partner RTO certification, serving individual tradespeople, migrant workers, and construction companies across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Assessment Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAFAL

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Equivalency Assessment Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

SECONDARYEDAAANAL

Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

SECONDARYEDAAALAH

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Licensure & Continuing Professional Education (CE/CPE)

SECONDARYEDAMAKAH

Industry Credential, Certification & Badge Prep (Non-Degree)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/College & Career Enrichment (Mentorship, Internships, Portfolio)

SECONDARYEDAAAEAD

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure)

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Continuing Education (Noncredit) & Lifelong Learning Programs

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Construction qualifications
• Recognition of prior learning
• Builder licensing assistance
• Trades recognition

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. RPL/RCC Assessment Services: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) assessment services where existing skills and experience are evaluated to grant nationally recognized qualifications. Customers pay service fees for assistance in gathering evidence and navigating the RPL process.
2. Online and Distance Learning: Self-paced online learning courses and distance learning options for various building and construction qualifications. Students pay course fees for access to learning materials and assessment services.
3. Gap Training: Supplementary training for areas where RPL is not achievable. Additional fees charged for units requiring formal training rather than recognition of prior experience.
4. Builder Licensing Assistance: Professional assistance services for building and construction license applications across Australian states and territories. Service includes application preparation, documentation handling, and regulatory guidance.
5. Corporate On-Site Training: Customized corporate training delivered at client workplaces. Organizations pay for tailored training programs addressing specific business needs and compliance requirements.
6. Trades Recognition Services: Skills assessment services for individuals with trade skills from overseas or Australia, helping them obtain formal qualifications and licensing for employment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Builder Training Australia provides vocational training, onsite Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments, and licensing assistance for building and construction qualifications across Australia. The portfolio spans Certificate III trade qualifications through Advanced Diplomas, delivered via RPL pathways, online learning, and distance learning, with qualifications issued through partner Registered Training Organisations. Core customers are experienced tradespeople and builders seeking formal qualifications and state-based builder licensing.

Product overview

Builder Training Australia is a portfolio of nationally accredited vocational education and training services rather than a single unified product. The offering spans Certificate III Trade Qualifications (Civil Construction, Wall and Ceiling Lining, Landscape Construction, Carpentry, Construction Waterproofing, Concreting), Certificate IV Qualifications (Project Management Practice, Work Health and Safety, Civil Construction, Swimming Pool and Spa Building, Building and Construction, Landscape Construction), Diploma Qualifications (Building and Construction, Project Management, Work Health and Safety, Civil Construction Management), Advanced Diploma Qualifications (Program Management, Work Health and Safety, Civil Construction Design, Building and Construction Management), Site Supervisor Qualifications (Open, Medium Rise, Low Rise), and support services including Builder Licensing Assistance, Onsite RPL Assessment, Corporate On-Site Training, Trades Recognition, and specialized Training and Assessment programs for Building and Construction, Civil Construction, and Project Management. Qualifications are delivered through partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways, online learning, and distance learning options, serving customers Australia-wide.

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Products and services

• RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction Trade qualification for individuals working as skilled operators in civil construction, covering bituminous surfacing, bridge construction, pipe laying, road construction, and general civil construction occupations.
• CPC31220 Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining Provides skills for a trade career in wall and ceiling lining within residential and commercial construction, covering application and fixing of linings to non-structural walls and ceilings.
• AHC30921 Certificate III in Landscape Construction Foundational vocational qualification covering landscape construction skills including building retaining walls, creating gardens, turfing, water irrigation, water features, and paving.
• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Equips individuals with skills needed for a career in carpentry applicable in both residential and commercial settings, requiring completion of 34 units of competency.
• CPC31420 Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing Tailored for individuals working in waterproofing within residential and commercial construction, covering application of membranes and special coatings to protect building contents and structural integrity.
• CPC30320 Certificate III in Concreting Designed for professionals engaged in concreting tasks within residential and commercial projects, covering planning, measurement, mixing, finishing, and curing.
• BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Ideal for self-reliant individuals utilizing project management skills across diverse settings, including contracts officers, project administrators, quality officers, and small business operators.
• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Designed for individuals in WHS roles responsible for providing leadership and guidance to others and overseeing work and output of their team.
• RII40720 Certificate IV in Civil Construction Reflects roles of individuals working in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction, covering Supervision and Operations specializations.
• CPC40820 Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building Represents skills required for individuals who construct and install swimming pools and spas, encompassing trade-related tasks for in-ground and above-ground pools and spas.
• CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction Represents the skill set required by builders, site managers, and construction managers of low rise construction businesses for Class 1 and 10 buildings up to two storeys.
• AHC30921 Certificate IV in Landscape Construction Professional landscaping qualification designed to advance skills to professional standards with practical and theoretical learning methods.
• CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) Equips students with practical skills to plan, manage, supervise, and oversee construction of medium-rise buildings, with 27 subjects covering core and elective units; enables a medium-rise Builders Licence.
• BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management Provides a strong foundation in fundamentals of project management, enabling application of skills across multiple industries for project definition and management.
• BSB51319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety Ideal for individuals who manage and sustain WHS programs within an organization or pursue a career centered on Workplace Health and Safety.
• RII50420 Diploma of Civil Construction Management Reflects roles of individuals working on single or group civil construction sites, requiring high level of autonomy and application of significant judgement in planning.
• BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management Reflects roles of individuals applying specialized knowledge and skills in program management across enterprise and industry contexts, managing programs of interrelated projects.
• BSB60619 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety Reflects roles of individuals who apply advanced practical knowledge and skills to coordinate, facilitate and maintain a work health and safety program.
• RII60520 Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design Reflects roles of individuals working as senior civil works designers or para-professional designers supporting professional engineers, performing broad, specialized, complex and technical tasks.
• CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) Enables legally licensed and qualified Open Builder status, covering all classes of building construction, providing practical skills for complex construction project management.
• Open Site Supervisor Qualification Required in various states and territories across Australia to perform Site Supervision duties legally, comprising 4 units of study at Advanced Diploma level.
• Medium Rise Site Supervisor Qualification Required across Australia for Site Supervision duties and activities legally, comprising 7 units of study at Diploma level for medium rise construction projects.
• Low Rise Site Supervisor Qualification Required across Australia to perform Site Supervision duties legally for low rise residential construction up to 2.5 floors, comprising 10 units at Certificate IV level.
• BSBESB402 Establish Legal and Risk Management Requirements of New Business Ventures Single unit of competency providing understanding of legal and risk management aspects of starting a business, including compliance requirements and mitigation strategies.
• Builder Licensing Assistance Professional guidance for building and construction license applications, navigating complex licensing procedures, and streamlining the application process for various Australian states.
• Onsite RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) Assessment Australia-wide Onsite RPL Assessments providing fast, efficient, personalized service where assessors visit worksites to observe activities and collect evidence for competency assessment.
• Corporate On-Site Training Customized corporate training solutions delivered at workplace locations, including customized content, interactive learning, and productivity boost for teams.
• Trades Recognition Service Skills assessment service for individuals with trade skills acquired overseas or in Australia, providing formal qualifications that can lead to building and trades licenses.
• Building and Construction Training and Assessment Comprehensive construction training covering project management, occupational health and safety, and specific construction techniques with industry-leading resources.
• Civil Construction Training and Assessment Top-tier civil construction training and assessment services with hands-on training, state-of-the-art equipment, flexible schedules, and evidence-based learning methodologies.
• Project Management Training and Assessment Training covering all aspects of project management from initiation to closure, including vital soft skills with personalized training modules and after course support.

Quantifiable outcome

• RPL process typically takes 2 to 4 months for qualification completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gem College of International BusinesscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner RTO (RTO 0366) providing nationally accredited qualifications including Certificate IV in Project Management, Diploma in Project Management, Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, Diploma of Work Health and Safety, and Advanced Diploma in Work Health and Safety. Gem College issues AQF certification documentation for qualifications delivered through Builder Training Australia's RPL pathway.
• Australian Consolidated TrainingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner RTO (RTO 31731) providing nationally accredited qualifications including Certificate IV in Building and Construction, Certificate III in Structural Landscaping, Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate III in Waterproofing, Certificate III in Concreting, Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, Floor and Wall Tiling. Australian Consolidated Training issues AQF certification for qualifications delivered through Builder Training Australia's services.
• Best Option TrainingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner RTO (RTO 41246) providing nationally accredited qualifications including Certificate IV and Diploma of Building and Construction, Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction, and Site Supervisor Licensing units (Statement of Attainment). Issues AQF certification for Builder Training Australia's customers pursuing these qualifications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Everthought: Australian private RTO offering vocational qualifications and RPL pathways across construction, building, and trades — directly comparable to BTA's RPL-led training model and target customer base of tradespeople and builders.
• Building Industry Training: Construction-industry focused RTO delivering Certificate III/IV and Diploma qualifications in building trades with RPL options — overlapping directly with BTA's core qualification portfolio and onsite assessment model.
• Site Skills Training: Australian operator delivering construction, civil, and safety training with multiple sites and onsite delivery — directly comparable to BTA in target audience (tradespeople, civil construction workers) and qualification mix.
• Total Construction Training: Construction-trade focused training provider offering Certificate III/IV pathways and licensing preparation for builders — closely comparable to BTA's builder-licensing and trade qualification offerings.
• Blue Dog Training: Australian RTO specialising in construction trade training and RPL assessments — competing for the same tradesperson customer base seeking nationally recognised building and construction qualifications.
• Integrated Skills Australia: RPL-focused training provider operating across multiple trades including construction — comparable to BTA in its RPL-led assessment approach and tradesperson customer segment.
• EverTrain: Australian vocational RTO delivering trade and construction qualifications including RPL pathways — directly comparable in delivery format, qualification mix, and target customers.
• Skills Australia Training: Australian RTO offering RPL and full qualification pathways in trades, WHS, and project management — overlapping with BTA across multiple qualification streams and target customer personas.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Queensland: Government-owned vocational education provider offering the same Certificate III to Advanced Diploma construction/trade qualifications as BTA, including RPL — a much larger, publicly funded incumbent competing for the same student cohort across Queensland.

Others

• Australian Consolidated Training: One of BTA's actual RTO partners (RTO 31731) issuing certifications for BTA-delivered qualifications — comparable as a peer RTO but also a partner dependency, illustrating BTO's channel/credential exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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